Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Airplanes; Model A310 Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600 Series Airplanes), 3373-3377 [E7-1092]
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Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by February 26, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2006–12–02.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes,
certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that a fuel
tank boost pump failed in service, due to a
detached screw of the boost pump housing
that created a short circuit between the stator
and rotor of the boost pump motor and
tripped a circuit breaker. We are issuing this
AD to prevent electrical arcing in the fuel
tank boost pump motor, which in the
presence of a combustible air-fuel mixture in
the fuel tank boost pump, could result in an
explosion and loss of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
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Part and Serial Number Inspection
(f) Within 10 days after July 3, 2006 (the
effective date of AD 2006–12–02), inspect to
determine the part number (P/N) and serial
number (S/N) of each fuel tank boost pump
installed in the wing and center fuel tanks.
A review of maintenance records may be
performed instead of the required inspection
if the P/N and S/N of the fuel boost pump
can be conclusively determined from that
review. Accomplishment of the inspection or
records review as specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–28–1152, dated May 5, 2006;
or Revision 01, dated July 17, 2006; is one
approved method for conducting this
inspection or records review. For any
airplane not equipped with any Eaton
Aerospace Limited (formerly FR-HITEMP
Limited) fuel pump having P/N 568–1–
27202–005 with S/N 6137 and subsequent:
No further action is required by this AD for
that airplane, except as described in
paragraph (j) of this AD.
Revisions to the Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM) and the Maintenance Program
(g) For airplanes equipped with one or
more Eaton Aerospace Limited (formerly FRHITEMP Limited) fuel boost pumps, having
P/N 568–1–27202–005 with S/N 6137 and
subsequent: Prior to further flight after
accomplishing the inspection required by
paragraph (f) of this AD, do the actions
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD, until the modification required by
paragraph (h) of this AD has been done.
(1) Revise the Limitations section of the
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AFM and the
FAA-approved maintenance program by
incorporating the following. This may be
accomplished by inserting copies of this AD
into the AFM and the maintenance program.
‘‘Apply the following procedure at each
fuel loading:
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Refueling: Before refueling, all pumps must
be turned off, in order to prevent them from
automatically starting during the refueling
process.
Ground fuel transfer: For all aircraft, do not
start a fuel transfer from any wing tank, if it
contains less than 700 kg (1550 lb) of fuel.
For A318, A319, and A320 aircraft with a
center tank, do not start a fuel transfer from
the center tank, if it contains less than 2,000
kg (4,500 lb) of fuel.
If a tank has less than the required
quantity, it is necessary to add fuel (via a
transfer from another tank or refueling) to
enable a transfer to take place.
Defueling: For all aircraft, when defueling
the wings, do not start the fuel pumps if the
fuel quantity in the inner tank (wing tank for
A321) is below 700 kg (1,550 lb). If the fuel
on the aircraft is not sufficient to achieve the
required fuel distribution, then transfer fuel
or refuel the aircraft to obtain the required
fuel quantity in the wing tank.
For A318, A319, and A320 aircraft with a
center tank, when performing a pressure
defuel of the center tank, make sure that the
center tank contains at least 2,000 kg (4,500
lb) of fuel. If it has less than the required
quantity, then transfer fuel to the center tank.
Defuel the aircraft normally, and turn OFF
the center tank pumps immediately after the
FAULT light on the corresponding
pushbutton-switch comes on.’’
(2) Revise the Limitations section of the
AFM to incorporate the changes specified in
Airbus Temporary Revision (TR) 4.03.00/28,
dated May 4, 2006. This may be
accomplished by inserting a copy of the TR
into the AFM. When general revisions of the
AFM have been issued that incorporate the
revisions specified in the TR, the copy of the
TR may be removed from the AFM, provided
the relevant information in the general
revision is identical to that in TR 4.03.00/28.
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Previous Accomplishment
(i) Modification of a fuel pump before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–28–1153,
dated May 5, 2006, is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this AD for that pump only.
Parts Installation
(j) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a boost pump, P/N 568–
1–27202–005, having any S/N 6137 and
subsequent, on any airplane, unless the boost
pump has been modified in accordance with
this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Related Information
(l) European Aviation Safety Agency
airworthiness directive 2006–0222, dated
July 20, 2006, also addresses the subject of
this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
12, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–1093 Filed 1–24–07; 8:45 am]
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New Requirements of This AD
Terminating Action
(h) For airplanes equipped with one or
more Eaton Aerospace Limited (formerly FRHITEMP Limited) fuel boost pumps, having
P/N 568–1–27202–005 with S/N 6137 and
subsequent: At the applicable time specified
in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, either
modify or replace affected fuel boost pumps
in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–28–1153, Revision 01, dated July 13,
2006. Modification or replacement of all
affected fuel tank boost pumps on an airplane
terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)
of this AD, and the limitations required by
paragraph (g) of this AD may be removed
from the AFM and the maintenance program
for that airplane.
(1) For the center tank fuel pumps: Within
1,000 flight hours or 3 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first.
(2) For the wing tank fuel pumps: Within
2,000 flight hours or 6 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first.
Note 1: Airbus Service Bulletin A320–28–
1153 refers to Eaton Service Bulletin 8410–
28–04, dated May 2, 2006, as an additional
source of service information for the fuel
pump modification.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–27010; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–259–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300 Airplanes; Model A310 Airplanes;
and Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and
F4–600R Series Airplanes, and Model
C4–605R Variant F Airplanes
(Collectively Called A300–600 Series
Airplanes)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to
supersede an existing airworthiness
directive (AD) that applies to all Airbus
Model A300 airplanes and Model A310
airplanes, and certain Airbus Model
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A300–600 series airplanes. The existing
AD currently requires an inspection of
the wing and center fuel tanks to
determine if certain P-clips are installed
and corrective action if necessary; an
inspection of electrical bonding points
of certain equipment in the center fuel
tank for the presence of a blue coat and
related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary; and installation of
new bonding leads and electrical
bonding points on certain equipment in
the wing, center, and trim fuel tanks, as
necessary. This proposed AD would
require, for certain airplanes,
installation of bonding on an additional
bracket. This proposed AD results from
fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are proposing this AD
to ensure continuous electrical bonding
protection of equipment in the wing,
center, and trim fuel tanks and to
prevent damage to wiring in the wing
and center fuel tanks, due to failed Pclips used for retaining the wiring and
pipes, which could result in a possible
fuel ignition source in the fuel tanks.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 26, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
proposed AD.
• DOT Docket web site: Go to https://
dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions
for sending your comments
electronically.
• Government-wide rulemaking Web
site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov
and follow the instructions for sending
your comments electronically.
• Mail: Docket Management Facility;
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400
Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on
the plaza level of the Nassif Building,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington,
DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
for service information identified in this
proposed AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1622;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any relevant
written data, views, or arguments
regarding this proposed AD. Send your
comments to an address listed in the
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section. Include the docket
number ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2007–27010;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–259–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the proposed AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend the proposed AD in
light of those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal
information you provide. We will also
post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD.
Using the search function of that Web
site, anyone can find and read the
comments in any of our dockets,
including the name of the individual
who sent the comment (or signed the
comment on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may
review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act
Statement in the Federal Register
published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477–78), or you may visit https://
dms.dot.gov.
ADDRESSES
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in
person at the Docket Management
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The Docket
Management Facility office (telephone
(800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza
level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after the Docket
Management System receives them.
Discussion
On July 14, 2006, we issued AD 2006–
15–09, amendment 39–14689 (71 FR
42026, July 25, 2006), for all Airbus
Model A300 airplanes and Model A310
airplanes, and for certain Airbus Model
A300–600 series airplanes. That AD
requires an inspection of the wing and
center fuel tanks to determine if certain
P-clips are installed and corrective
action if necessary. That AD also
requires an inspection of electrical
bonding points of certain equipment in
the center fuel tank for the presence of
a blue coat and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. That AD
also requires installation of new
bonding leads and electrical bonding
points on certain equipment in the
wing, center, and trim fuel tanks, as
necessary. That AD resulted from fuel
system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We issued that AD to
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ensure continuous electrical bonding
protection of equipment in the wing,
center, and trim fuel tanks and to
prevent damage to wiring in the wing
and center fuel tanks, due to failed Pclips used for retaining the wiring and
pipes, which could result in a possible
fuel ignition source in the fuel tanks.
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2006–15–09, the
manufacturer has issued new service
information, described below, that
specifies the additional work of
installing bonding on the slat track 11
canister bracket for all Model A310
airplanes.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued Service Bulletins
A300–28–0079, Revision 01, dated June
6, 2006; and A310–28–2142, Revision
01, dated July 17, 2006. We referred to
the original issues of these service
bulletins in AD 2006–15–09 as the
appropriate sources of service
information for installing bonding leads
and points for wing and center fuel
tanks for all Model A300 and A310
airplanes. The procedures in these
service bulletins are essentially the
same as the procedures in the original
issues of the service bulletins, except
Revision 01 of Airbus Service Bulletin
A310–28–2142 specifies the additional
work of installing bonding on the slat
track 11 canister bracket for all Model
A310 airplanes.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the airworthiness
authority for the European Union,
mandated the service bulletins and
issued airworthiness directive 2006–
0325, dated October 23, 2006, to ensure
the continued airworthiness of these
airplanes in the European Union. Since
AD 2006–15–09 was issued, EASA has
assumed responsibility for the airplane
models subject to this AD. Therefore,
this EASA airworthiness directive
supersedes French airworthiness
directive F–2006–031, dated February 1,
2006, which is the parallel French
airworthiness directive to AD 2006–15–
09.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of the Proposed AD
These airplane models are
manufactured in France and are type
certificated for operation in the United
States under the provisions of § 21.29 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (14
CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral
airworthiness agreement. As described
in FAA Order 8100.14A, ‘‘Interim
Procedures for Working with the
European Community on Airworthiness
Certification and Continued
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Airworthiness,’’ dated August 12, 2005,
the EASA has kept the FAA informed of
the situation described above. We have
examined the EASA’s findings,
evaluated all pertinent information, and
determined that we need to issue an AD
for airplanes of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United
States.
This proposed AD would supersede
AD 2006–15–09 and would retain the
requirements of the existing AD. This
proposed AD would also require
installing bonding on the slat track 11
canister bracket for all Model A310
airplanes.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 29 Model A300
airplanes, 63 Model A310 airplanes, and
102 Model A300–600 series airplanes of
the affected design in the U.S. fleet. The
following table provides the estimated
costs, at an average labor rate of $80 per
hour, for U.S. operators to comply with
this proposed AD. For some actions, the
estimated work hours and cost of parts
in the following table depend on the
airplane configuration.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Work
hours
Model
Action
A300 airplanes ..
Inspect wing and center fuel
tanks for P-clips (required by
AD 2006–15–09).
Install bonding leads/points in
wing and center fuel tanks (required by AD 2006–15–09).
Inspect wing and center fuel
tanks for P-clips (required by
AD 2006–15–09).
Install bonding leads/points in
wing and center fuel tanks (required by AD 2006–15–09).
Install bonding for slat track 11
canister bracket (new proposed
action).
Inspect and install bonding leads/
points in the trim fuel tank (required by AD 2006–15–09).
Inspect wing and center fuel
tanks for P-clips (required by
AD 2006–15–09).
Install bonding leads/points in
wing and center fuel tanks (required by AD 2006–15–09).
Inspect and install bonding leads/
points in the trim fuel tank (required by AD 2006–15–09).
A310 airplanes ..
A300–600 series
airplanes.
Parts
Cost per airplane
Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
Fleet cost
40
(1)
$3,200
29
$92,800
136–155
3,800–5,200
14,680–17,600
29
425,720–510,400
40
(1)
3,200
63
201,600
248–285
8,840–9,190
28,680–31,990
63
1,806,840–2,015,370
2
30
190
63
11,970
53–61
50–70
4,290–4,950
63
270,270–311,850
40
(1)
3,200
102
326,400
157–185
8,840–9,190
21,400–23,990
102
2,182,800–2,446,980
2–61
50–70
210–4,950
102
21,420–504,900
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
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products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
national Government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
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on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket. See the ADDRESSES section
for a location to examine the regulatory
evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by removing amendment 39–14689 (71
FR 42026, July 25, 2006) and adding the
following new airworthiness directive
(AD):
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2007–27010;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–259–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on
this AD action by February 26, 2007.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) All Model A300 airplanes and Model
A310 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620,
and B4–622 airplanes; Model A300 B4–605R
and B4–622R airplanes; Model A300 F4–
605R and F4–622R airplanes; and Model
A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes; except
those airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(2)(i) and (c)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Airplanes not equipped with trim fuel
tanks on which Airbus Modifications 12226,
12365, and 12308 have been incorporated in
production.
(ii) Airplanes equipped with trim fuel
tanks on which Airbus Modifications 12226,
12365, 12308, 12294, and 12476 have been
incorporated in production.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2006–15–09.
are issuing this AD to ensure continuous
electrical bonding protection of equipment in
the wing, center, and trim fuel tanks and to
prevent damage to wiring in the wing and
center fuel tanks, due to failed P-clips used
for retaining the wiring and pipes, which
could result in a possible fuel ignition source
in the fuel tanks.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of the Requirements of AD
2006–15–09
Service Bulletin References
(f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in
this AD, means the Accomplishment
Instructions of the service bulletins identified
in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable.
TABLE 1.—SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCES
For Airbus—
And the actions specified
in—
Use Airbus Service Bulletin—
Dated—
Model A300 airplanes ......................................................
paragraph (g) of this AD ...
paragraph (h) of this AD ...
A300–28–0081 ..................
A300–28–0079 ..................
Model A310 airplanes ......................................................
paragraph (g) of this AD ...
paragraph (h) of this AD ...
A310–28–2143 ..................
A310–28–2142 ..................
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
paragraph
A310–28–2153
A300–28–6068
A300–28–6064
A300–28–6077
July 20, 2005.
September 29, 2005; or
Revision 01, dated June
6, 2006. After the effective date of this AD, only
Revision 01 may be
used.
July 20, 2005.
August 26, 2005; or Revision 01, dated July 17,
2006. After the effective
date of this AD, only Revision 01 may be used.
July 20, 2005.
July 20, 2005.
July 28, 2005.
July 25, 2005.
Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622
planes; Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R
planes; Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R
planes; and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
planes.
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Inspection and Corrective Actions
(g) Within 59 months after August 29, 2006
(the effective date of AD 2006–15–09): Do a
general visual inspection of the right and left
wing fuel tanks and center fuel tank, if
applicable, to determine if any NSA5516–
XXND- and NSA5516–XXNJ-type P-clips are
installed for retaining wiring and pipes in
any tank, and do all applicable corrective
actions before further flight after the
inspection, by accomplishing all the actions
specified in the service bulletin.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
available lighting conditions such as
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(i) of this AD .....
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for
Wing and Center Fuel Tanks
(h) Within 59 months after August 29,
2006: Do the actions specified in paragraphs
(h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, by accomplishing
all the actions specified in the service
bulletin.
(1) In the center fuel tank, if applicable, do
a general visual inspection of the electrical
bonding points of the equipment identified
in the service bulletin for the presence of a
blue coat, and do all related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight after
the inspection.
(2) In the left and right wing fuel tanks and
center fuel tank, if applicable, install bonding
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leads and electrical bonding points on the
equipment identified in the service bulletin.
Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for
the Trim Fuel Tank
(i) For Model A310 airplanes; Model A300
B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622
airplanes; Model A300 B4–605R and B4–
622R airplanes; Model A300 F4–605R and
F4–622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4–
605R Variant F airplanes; equipped with a
trim fuel tank: Within 59 months after
August 29, 2006, install a new bonding
lead(s) on the water drain system of the trim
fuel tank and install electrical bonding points
on the equipment identified in the service
bulletin in the trim fuel tank, by
accomplishing all the actions specified in the
service bulletin, as applicable.
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New Requirements of This AD
Installation of Bonding for Slat Track 11
Canister Bracket
(j) For Model A310 airplanes on which the
actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A310–28–2142, dated August 26, 2005, have
been done before the effective date of this
AD: Within 50 months after the effective date
of this AD, install bonding for slat track 11
canister bracket, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A310–28–2142, Revision 01,
dated July 17, 2006.
Parts Installation
(k) As of August 29, 2006, no person may
install any NSA5516–XXND- or NSA5516–
XXNJ-type P-clip for retaining wiring and
pipes in any wing, center, or trim fuel tank,
on any airplane.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(l)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested in accordance with
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in
accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in
accordance with AD 2006–15–09, are
approved as AMOCs for the corresponding
provisions of this AD.
Related Information
(m) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) airworthiness directive 2006–0325,
dated October 23, 2006, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
12, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office
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ACTION: Notice of reopening of comment
period for proposed rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On August 8, 2006, the
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the
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amend several of their regulations
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and appeals, tribal probate codes, life
estates and future interests in Indian
land, the Indian land title of record, and
conveyances of trust or restricted land.
The proposed rule also includes an
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form that is associated with one of these
amendments. On November 1, 2006, the
BIA and the Office of the Secretary
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additional 60 days to January 2, 2007
(see 71 FR 64181).
This notice reopens the comment
period an additional 45 days to March
12, 2007. The BIA and Office of
Secretary again are extending the
comment period by 45 days to ensure
that all interested parties, including
tribes and individual Indians, have the
opportunity to review the proposed rule
and prepare their comments.
DATES: The comment period for the
proposed rule published on August 8,
2006 (71 FR 45173) is extended to
March 12, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
identified by the number 1076–AE59, by
any of the following methods:
—Federal rulemaking portal: https://
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—E-mail: Michele_F_Singer@ios.doi.gov.
Include the number 1076–AE59 in the
subject line of the message.
—Fax: (202) 208–5320. Include the
number 1076–AE59 in the subject line
of the message.
—Mail: U.S. Department of the Interior,
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—Hand delivery: Michele Singer, U.S.
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collection burdens, including comments
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substance of the rule. Send comments
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395–6566 (fax). Please also send a copy
of your comments to BIA at the location
specified under the heading ADDRESSES.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Management Reform Act of 1994, 25 U.S.C.
4021 et seq., and the Indian Land
Consolidation Act of 2000, as amended by
the American Indian Probate Reform Act of
2004, 25 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.
Dated: January 17, 2007.
Mike D. Olsen,
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Approval and Promulgation of Air
Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana;
Exemption From VOC Requirements
for Sources Subject to the National
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants for Boat Manufacturing or
Reinforced Plastics Composites
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ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On July 17, 2006, the Indiana
Department of Environmental
Management (IDEM) submitted an
amendment to its volatile organic
compound (VOC) rules for new facilities
for approval into the Indiana State
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to the boat manufacturing and
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production national emission standards
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and is also a VOC. Therefore, the VOC
control requirements in these rules are
always applicable. In addition, the
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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 16 (Thursday, January 25, 2007)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 3373-3377]
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[FR Doc No: E7-1092]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-27010; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-259-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Airplanes; Model A310
Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series
Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called
A300-600 Series Airplanes)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness
directive (AD) that applies to all Airbus Model A300 airplanes and
Model A310 airplanes, and certain Airbus Model
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A300-600 series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires an
inspection of the wing and center fuel tanks to determine if certain P-
clips are installed and corrective action if necessary; an inspection
of electrical bonding points of certain equipment in the center fuel
tank for the presence of a blue coat and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary; and installation of new bonding leads
and electrical bonding points on certain equipment in the wing, center,
and trim fuel tanks, as necessary. This proposed AD would require, for
certain airplanes, installation of bonding on an additional bracket.
This proposed AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to ensure continuous electrical
bonding protection of equipment in the wing, center, and trim fuel
tanks and to prevent damage to wiring in the wing and center fuel
tanks, due to failed P-clips used for retaining the wiring and pipes,
which could result in a possible fuel ignition source in the fuel
tanks.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 26,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this proposed AD.
DOT Docket web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
Mail: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, Room PL-401,
Washington, DC 20590.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France, for service information identified in this proposed AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1622; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed in the ADDRESSES section. Include the docket number ``Docket No.
FAA-2007-27010; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-259-AD'' at the
beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the
proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date
and may amend the proposed AD in light of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA
personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of
that Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our
dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or
signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union,
etc.). You may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the
Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you
may visit https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after the Docket Management System
receives them.
Discussion
On July 14, 2006, we issued AD 2006-15-09, amendment 39-14689 (71
FR 42026, July 25, 2006), for all Airbus Model A300 airplanes and Model
A310 airplanes, and for certain Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes.
That AD requires an inspection of the wing and center fuel tanks to
determine if certain P-clips are installed and corrective action if
necessary. That AD also requires an inspection of electrical bonding
points of certain equipment in the center fuel tank for the presence of
a blue coat and related investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. That AD also requires installation of new bonding leads and
electrical bonding points on certain equipment in the wing, center, and
trim fuel tanks, as necessary. That AD resulted from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We issued that AD to ensure
continuous electrical bonding protection of equipment in the wing,
center, and trim fuel tanks and to prevent damage to wiring in the wing
and center fuel tanks, due to failed P-clips used for retaining the
wiring and pipes, which could result in a possible fuel ignition source
in the fuel tanks.
Actions Since Existing AD Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2006-15-09, the manufacturer has issued new
service information, described below, that specifies the additional
work of installing bonding on the slat track 11 canister bracket for
all Model A310 airplanes.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued Service Bulletins A300-28-0079, Revision 01,
dated June 6, 2006; and A310-28-2142, Revision 01, dated July 17, 2006.
We referred to the original issues of these service bulletins in AD
2006-15-09 as the appropriate sources of service information for
installing bonding leads and points for wing and center fuel tanks for
all Model A300 and A310 airplanes. The procedures in these service
bulletins are essentially the same as the procedures in the original
issues of the service bulletins, except Revision 01 of Airbus Service
Bulletin A310-28-2142 specifies the additional work of installing
bonding on the slat track 11 canister bracket for all Model A310
airplanes.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the
airworthiness authority for the European Union, mandated the service
bulletins and issued airworthiness directive 2006-0325, dated October
23, 2006, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in
the European Union. Since AD 2006-15-09 was issued, EASA has assumed
responsibility for the airplane models subject to this AD. Therefore,
this EASA airworthiness directive supersedes French airworthiness
directive F-2006-031, dated February 1, 2006, which is the parallel
French airworthiness directive to AD 2006-15-09.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD
These airplane models are manufactured in France and are type
certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of
Sec. 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the
applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. As described in FAA Order
8100.14A, ``Interim Procedures for Working with the European Community
on Airworthiness Certification and Continued
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Airworthiness,'' dated August 12, 2005, the EASA has kept the FAA
informed of the situation described above. We have examined the EASA's
findings, evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we
need to issue an AD for airplanes of this type design that are
certificated for operation in the United States.
This proposed AD would supersede AD 2006-15-09 and would retain the
requirements of the existing AD. This proposed AD would also require
installing bonding on the slat track 11 canister bracket for all Model
A310 airplanes.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 29 Model A300 airplanes, 63 Model A310 airplanes,
and 102 Model A300-600 series airplanes of the affected design in the
U.S. fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs, at an
average labor rate of $80 per hour, for U.S. operators to comply with
this proposed AD. For some actions, the estimated work hours and cost
of parts in the following table depend on the airplane configuration.
Estimated Costs
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Number of
Work Cost per U.S.-
Model Action hours Parts airplane registered Fleet cost
airplanes
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A300 airplanes.......................... Inspect wing and center 40 (\1\) $3,200 29 $92,800
fuel tanks for P-clips
(required by AD 2006-15-
09).
Install bonding leads/ 136-155 3,800-5,200 14,680-17,600 29 425,720-510,400
points in wing and center
fuel tanks (required by AD
2006-15-09).
A310 airplanes.......................... Inspect wing and center 40 (\1\) 3,200 63 201,600
fuel tanks for P-clips
(required by AD 2006-15-
09).
Install bonding leads/ 248-285 8,840-9,190 28,680-31,990 63 1,806,840-2,015,370
points in wing and center
fuel tanks (required by AD
2006-15-09).
Install bonding for slat 2 30 190 63 11,970
track 11 canister bracket
(new proposed action).
Inspect and install bonding 53-61 50-70 4,290-4,950 63 270,270-311,850
leads/points in the trim
fuel tank (required by AD
2006-15-09).
A300-600 series airplanes............... Inspect wing and center 40 (\1\) 3,200 102 326,400
fuel tanks for P-clips
(required by AD 2006-15-
09).
Install bonding leads/ 157-185 8,840-9,190 21,400-23,990 102 2,182,800-2,446,980
points in wing and center
fuel tanks (required by AD
2006-15-09).
Inspect and install bonding 2-61 50-70 210-4,950 102 21,420-504,900
leads/points in the trim
fuel tank (required by AD
2006-15-09).
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
3. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the
ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-14689 (71 FR 42026, July 25, 2006) and adding the
following new airworthiness directive (AD):
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2007-27010; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-
259-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by February
26, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2006-15-09.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) All Model A300 airplanes and Model A310 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes;
Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R and F4-
622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; except
those airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) and (c)(2)(ii) of
this AD.
(i) Airplanes not equipped with trim fuel tanks on which Airbus
Modifications 12226, 12365, and 12308 have been incorporated in
production.
(ii) Airplanes equipped with trim fuel tanks on which Airbus
Modifications 12226, 12365, 12308, 12294, and 12476 have been
incorporated in production.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to ensure continuous electrical
bonding protection of equipment in the wing, center, and trim fuel
tanks and to prevent damage to wiring in the wing and center fuel
tanks, due to failed P-clips used for retaining the wiring and
pipes, which could result in a possible fuel ignition source in the
fuel tanks.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Restatement of the Requirements of AD 2006-15-09
Service Bulletin References
(f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletins identified in
Table 1 of this AD, as applicable.
Table 1.--Service Bulletin References
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And the actions Use Airbus Service
For Airbus-- specified in-- Bulletin-- Dated--
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Model A300 airplanes................. paragraph (g) of this A300-28-0081........... July 20, 2005.
AD. A300-28-0079........... September 29, 2005; or
paragraph (h) of this Revision 01, dated
AD. June 6, 2006. After
the effective date of
this AD, only Revision
01 may be used.
Model A310 airplanes................. paragraph (g) of this A310-28-2143........... July 20, 2005.
AD.
paragraph (h) of this A310-28-2142........... August 26, 2005; or
AD. Revision 01, dated
July 17, 2006. After
the effective date of
this AD, only Revision
01 may be used.
paragraph (i) of this A310-28-2153........... July 20, 2005.
AD.
Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, paragraph (g) of this A300-28-6068........... July 20, 2005.
and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4- AD. A300-28-6064........... July 28, 2005.
605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model paragraph (h) of this A300-28-6077........... July 25, 2005.
A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; AD.
and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F paragraph (i) of this
airplanes. AD.
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Inspection and Corrective Actions
(g) Within 59 months after August 29, 2006 (the effective date
of AD 2006-15-09): Do a general visual inspection of the right and
left wing fuel tanks and center fuel tank, if applicable, to
determine if any NSA5516-XXND- and NSA5516-XXNJ-type P-clips are
installed for retaining wiring and pipes in any tank, and do all
applicable corrective actions before further flight after the
inspection, by accomplishing all the actions specified in the
service bulletin.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for Wing and Center Fuel
Tanks
(h) Within 59 months after August 29, 2006: Do the actions
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, by
accomplishing all the actions specified in the service bulletin.
(1) In the center fuel tank, if applicable, do a general visual
inspection of the electrical bonding points of the equipment
identified in the service bulletin for the presence of a blue coat,
and do all related investigative and corrective actions before
further flight after the inspection.
(2) In the left and right wing fuel tanks and center fuel tank,
if applicable, install bonding leads and electrical bonding points
on the equipment identified in the service bulletin.
Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for the Trim Fuel Tank
(i) For Model A310 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620,
and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes;
Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R
Variant F airplanes; equipped with a trim fuel tank: Within 59
months after August 29, 2006, install a new bonding lead(s) on the
water drain system of the trim fuel tank and install electrical
bonding points on the equipment identified in the service bulletin
in the trim fuel tank, by accomplishing all the actions specified in
the service bulletin, as applicable.
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New Requirements of This AD
Installation of Bonding for Slat Track 11 Canister Bracket
(j) For Model A310 airplanes on which the actions specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, dated August 26, 2005, have
been done before the effective date of this AD: Within 50 months
after the effective date of this AD, install bonding for slat track
11 canister bracket, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2142, Revision 01,
dated July 17, 2006.
Parts Installation
(k) As of August 29, 2006, no person may install any NSA5516-
XXND- or NSA5516-XXNJ-type P-clip for retaining wiring and pipes in
any wing, center, or trim fuel tank, on any airplane.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(l)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for
this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards
Certificate Holding District Office.
(3) AMOCs approved previously in accordance with AD 2006-15-09,
are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
Related Information
(m) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) airworthiness
directive 2006-0325, dated October 23, 2006, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 12, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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